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Post Disaster Crisis Hotlines | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Eligibility

None

Required documents

None

Hours

24 hours daily

Languages

English and Spanish, language line available.

Application process

Call for support

Fees

None

Description

Provides oversight and funding to a variety of departments that provide services related to mental or substance use disorders. One of the services SAMHSA funds is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Website has extensive information. Provides educational materials and data information; extensive information online. Offers Disaster Distress Helpline which provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Providing organization

U S Department of Health and Human Services

Provides programs protecting health and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes many programs including Medicare, Head Start and HealthCare.gov